Cities Approved Your STR Permit. Now They Want It Back. A 2026 Investigation.
Cities are revoking STR permits they already approved. An investigation into the mechanisms, documented cases, and what investors must verify…
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Short-Term Rental Tax Deductions in 2026: The Complete Guide to What Hosts Can Write Off
Discover every STR tax deduction available in 2026. From mortgage interest and depreciation to platform fees and vehicle mileage, here…
New Orleans Is Owed Millions in STR Fees. Almost None of It Has Been Collected.
New Orleans said it had $10 million in a dedicated STR enforcement fund. The account was empty. Here is what…
A 500-Foot Buffer Could Wipe Out Hundreds of Legal STRs in Savannah’s Most Profitable Zones. Chatham County Votes May 22.
Chatham County's proposed 500-foot buffer zone between short-term rentals heads to final vote May 22. StaySTRA data shows which Savannah-area…
You Invest in a Pro-Host State. Here Are the Local STR Rules That State Preemption Cannot Touch.
State preemption protects STR investors from city bans but not from fire codes, HOA CC&Rs, county health regulations, or noise…
The World Cup Starts in 28 Days. Here Is What STR Enforcement Will Actually Look Like When Millions of Fans Arrive.
NYC found 27% of approved STR listings are already illegal. Airbnb promised 13,000 support agents but excludes assault and battery…
Houston’s New STR Rules Are Three Months Old. Neighbors Say Nothing Has Changed.
Houston adopted its first STR ordinance in April 2025 and started enforcement April 1, 2026. Five weeks in, residents report…
The Cities That Tried to Restrict STRs Are Rolling Back Their Own Rules. What the Reversals Tell Us About 2026.
At least five U.S. municipalities have reversed, delayed, or loosened their own STR restrictions since late 2025. Pullman WA is…
Which States Stripped Cities of STR Authority in 2026? A Roundup of the Preemption Bills That Passed, Failed, and Are Still Moving.
The 2026 state legislative session produced a wave of STR preemption activity. Arizona preemption held firm, Idaho and Indiana signed…
Hermosa Beach Tried to Ban STRs in the Coastal Zone. A Court Blocked It. Now the California Coastal Commission Gets to Decide.
The Hermosa Beach STR ban in the coastal zone was ruled unenforceable on March 26, 2026. The California Coastal Commission…
